‘Confessions’ Leads AFA Nominations

A rollicking action-adventure from China and a gripping Japanese thriller lead the field for this year’s Asian Film Awards, with each getting six nominations.

“Let the Bullets Fly,” a boisterous Chinese comedy set in Sichuan province during the Warlord Era of the early 1920s, was nominated for best film, while Jiang Wen received nods for best director and best screenplay. Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat is up for best actor for his dual role as a corrupt businessman and his look-alike decoy.